At the Aposticha, Prosomia. Tone 5.

Glory. Both now.

Hail, spiritual heaven, ever telling the glory of God; the first to submit fervently to the call of Christ, and immediately to join him; set aflame by him you were seen as a second light, and by your beams you enlightened those in darkness, as you imitated his loving-kindness. Therefore we celebrate your all-holy festival, and with great joy kiss the casket of your relics, from which you pour out salvation for those who ask, and God’s great mercy.

**Theotokion.**

His sound has gone out into all the earth; and his words to the ends of the world.

Having found the first of all objects of desire, who had put on our nature through compassion, with ardent longing you attached yourself firmly to him, Andrew, inspired by God, crying to your brother: The one whom the Prophets proclaimed in the Spirit, we have found; come, let us entrance our soul and mind with his beauties; so that, guided to the light by his radiance, we may dispel the night of error and the darkness of ignorance, as we bless Christ, who grants the world his great mercy.

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.

You caught from the deep of ignorance the nations which did not know God with the net of your words, and you troubled the salt seas, appearing as a noble horse of him who is Master of the sea, honoured Saint; and you dried up the putrid rot of godlessness, casting in precious salt, your wisdom; at which, glorious Andrew, they were indeed amazed, those who were shameless content with a wisdom proved folly.

**Tone 3 By Germanos.**

With hymns let us honour the brother of Peter and disciple of Christ, catcher of fish and fisher of men, Andrew the Apostle; for by his doctrines he has trained all in the teachings of Jesus; and like a bait for fish he handed over his flesh to lawless men, and caught them in his net. At his intercessions, O Christ, grant your people peace and great mercy.

**The same Tone.**

Joseph, tell us: How are you bringing the Maiden you received from the Holy Place, to Bethlehem great with child? I, he said, have searched the Scriptures and have been told by an Angel, and I am assured that Mary will give birth to God in a way past explanation; to worship him Magi will come from the East, adoring him with precious gifts. O Lord, incarnate for our sake, glory to you!

Apolytikion. Tone 4.

As the First-called of the Apostles and full brother of the Prince, implore the Master of all things, Andrew, to give peace to the inhabited world, and to our souls his great mercy.

The mystery, hidden from all eternity and unknown to Angels, has been revealed to those on earth through you, O Mother of God: God being made flesh in a union without confusion, and willingly accepting the Cross for us, through which he raised the first-formed man and saved our souls from death.

And Dismissal.